Nashville Christmas - 2014Offered By: Van Galder Bus Company
Join us for a Country Christmas in Nashville, TN including the Radio City Rockettes, a true Winter Wonderland, the Grand Ole Opry and much more!

Experience a Country Christmas in Nashville with the Radio City Rockettes, Christmas dinner show, Grand Ole Opry and much more!! Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas in the Country Music Capitol!

Package Includes:

Professional Tour Director

Transportation

Accommodations:

Gaylord Opryland Resort Complex, Nashville, TN

Baggage Handling

Admissions:

General Jackson Showboat

Winter Wonderland

ICE (interactive, ice sculpture world)

Opry at the Ryman (Entertainment to be announced.)

Nashville City Tour with local step-on guide

Country Music Hall of Fame

Christmas Dinner Show (Entertainment to be announced.)

Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular

4 Meals:

2 Breakfasts

1 Lunch

1 Dinner

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1 - Nashville, TN

❖ Rise and shine! The sleigh is heading south this morning to "Music City, USA" - Nashville, TN.

❖Gaylord Opryland Complex: Amaze at the 2 million lights that adorn the hotel as the sleigh comes to a stop at the Opryland Hotel.

Day 2 - General Jackson Showboat & Grand Ole Opry

❖General Jackson Showboat: Enjoy a holiday lunch while floating down the Cumberland River on a paddlewheel riverboat before being entertained in the Victorian theater.❖Winter Wonderland: Stroll the Hall of Trees, stop to decorate a gingerbread man, or shop at the Treasures of the Holidays craft show.❖Ice!: Join your favorite Christmas characters in a colorful, interactive ice sculpture world.❖Opry at the Ryman: Reserved seating with live entertainers to be announced closer to event.

Day 3 - Radio City Rockettes!

❖Nashville City Tour: Local step-on guide provides overview of history and lore. Pass by Capitol building, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, and other popular locations throughout the city.❖Country Music Hall of Fame: Audio tour through exhibits and galleries focusing on the history and memorabilia of Country music.❖Christmas Dinner Show: Indulge in a wonderful holiday feast before being entertained by on of Nashville's finest. (Entertainment to be announced.)❖Radio City Christmas Spectacular: The holiday spirit runs wild throughout this high kicking cast of Christmas tradition.

Day 4 - Head Home

❖ The Christmas spirit will be alive throughout the motor coach as it returns passengers to home cities just in time for the holiday season.

Itinerary subject to change.

Important Note:

Level 2 Walking Involved

Departure Details:

Departure City

Location Address

Parking Info.

Janesville, WI

Van Galder Terminal,
3120 N Pontiac Dr.

Free Parking pass provided.

South Beloit, WI

Road Ranger/McDonald's
Hwy's 75 & I-90

$3.00 per day parking pass required.

Rockford, IL

Van Galder Terminal
7559 Walton St

Free Parking

Madison, WI

Shopko South Towne Mall
2101 W Broadway

Lot "G"

Terms and Conditions:

RESERVATIONS: Van Galder Tour & Travel requires advance reservations on all tours. Reservations can be made by telephone at
800.747.7407 or 608.531.4545; in person at The Old Towne Mall - Van Galder Tour & Travel, 20 S. Main St., Ste. 26, Janesville, WI , or
online at www.vangalderbus.com Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. After Hours/Emergency: 800.747.0994, #6
DEPOSIT SCHEDULEExtended Motorcoach Tours: require a $50.00 deposit per person within 7 days after making reservation and a final payment 45 DAYS prior to departure
One Day Tours: require $00.00 deposit per person and a final payment 45 DAYS prior to departure
Flyaway & Cruise Packages: Rules/regulations vary by vendor and package. Refer to tour description.
Payment types accepted: Cash, personal check, money order, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express.
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
TRIP CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION INSURANCE is strongly recommended on all motorcoach tours and is
offered to safeguard your travel investment. Insurance details are available on page 26 and are optional. However,
no representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise
about the insurance. Travel Insurance premium is non-refundable. If insurance is not purchased, refund/cancellation
policy is listed below:
PER PERSON PENALITIES (based on business days prior to departure)Extended Motorcoach: 30 + days prior to departure, there will be a $00.00 per person penalty. 29-4 days prior to departure, there will be a $100 per person penalty plus any unrecoverable fees. 3-0 days (72 business hours) prior to departure, there will be no refund.
One Day Motorcoach:30 + days prior to departure, there will be a $00.00 per person penalty. 29-4 days prior to departure, there will be a penalty of 50% of the tour cost or the cost of the ticketed event (whichever is higher). 3-0 days (72 business hours) prior to departure, there will be no refund.
Flyaway/Cruise Packages: Rules/regulations vary by vendor and package. Refer to tour description.
**Cancelling passengers on most motorcoach tours can provide a replacement person(s) for the seat(s.) The
office must be notified of the name replacement at the time of cancellation or within the timeline provided
by tour office. No one is permitted to board the motorcoach whose name is not on the manifest.
DOCUMENTATION: One Day Tours: An invoice with timing
will be issued at time of reservation and emailed to client (or sent
via US Mail if no e-mail is available.) Multi-Day Motorcoach
Tours: An invoice will be issued at time of reservation and
emailed to client (or sent via US Mail if no e-mail is available.) A
tour itinerary and bag tags will be issued at least 2 weeks prior to
departure and sent via US Mail. Flyaway and Cruise Offerings:
An invoice will be issued at time of reservation and emailed to
client (or sent via US Mail if no e-mail is available.) A tour itinerary
and bag tags will be issued at least 2 weeks prior to departure
and sent via US Mail. Exceptions, due to outside vendors, will be
explained at time of reservations.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS: A valid U.S. Passport for travel
outside the United States via land, air, or sea is required. All
International travel requires a U.S. Passport valid for 6 months
beyond departure date from foreign country.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Each tour participant is pre-registered by
advance reservation. Upon arrival, room keys will be obtained by
the tour director or driver and distributed accordingly.
Arrangements will be made for your luggage to be delivered to
your room and returned to the motorcoach at check-out time
unless otherwise indicated. Room assignments are made by the
hotel in an impartial manner. All nonsmoking rooms are
requested. If any special service (ex: smoking room, ADA
accessible room) is required, please advise at time of reservation.
SINGLE SHARE PROGRAM: Our “Single Share Program” is
offered on most of Van Galder Tour & Travel's motor coach
extended day tours (exceptions will be listed on individual tour
outlines.) If travelling alone and you would like to share a room
with another person of the same sex, please advise the Van Galder
staff member assisting you at the time of reservation. The tour
MUST be booked at least 45 days prior to departure to take
advantage of this offer. Tour & Travel will try and match you with
another tour participant traveling alone who would like to share.
If there is a match, you and your roommate will travel at the
double rate. If no potential roommate is available, you still travel
at the double rate. If you CHOOSE not to travel with the tour
participant selected, you will travel at the single rate. Van Galder
Tour & Travel is not responsible for the personal habits of our
clients
PERSONS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Any disability
requiring special attention must be reported to Van Galder Tour &
Travel at time of reservation. Van Galder will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate the special needs of tour participants, but
are not responsible in the event we are unable to do so, or if any
of the vendors deny services. We strongly advise persons with
special needs to travel with a qualified and physically able
companion. Van Galder tour directors and/or drivers are not to act
as a travel attendant to any client with special needs, or physically
lift or assist clients into transportation vehicles. A minimum of 48
hours advance notice in writing is required for a wheelchair
accessible bus. ** Please note: the Americans with Disabilities Act
is not applicable outside of the United States and facilities for
disabled individuals may be limited.
GRATUITIES AND TAXES: Motorcoach tours include most
necessary tips for bellman, doorman, and dining room meals as
noted on itineraries, plus all taxes unless otherwise indicated.
Gratuities /taxes may vary for flyaway/cruise tours and will be
noted on tour itinerary. Tips are appreciated by the tour directors
and drivers who work diligently to ensure your trip is enjoyable.
Suggested per person amount is $3.00 per day for each tour
director and driver, however are optional and at client discretion.
MOTORCOACH: We use state-of-the-art motorcoaches, which
are climate controlled with comfortable reclining seats, footrests,
overhead storage, rest rooms, public address system, GPS units,
seat belts and large panoramic windows for your viewing
enjoyment. Although seat belts are not required at this time, Van
Galder strongly suggests the use of seat belts at all times. Note: It
is difficult to maintain the motorcoach at a temperature that is
comfortable for everyone, a light jacket is suggested.
SMOKING: Smoking, including the use of electronic simulated
smoking materials, e-cigarettes, and smokeless cigarettes is prohibited
in all workplaces, facilities and vehicles of Coach USA and its affiliates.
ALCOHOL: Alcohol is not permitted on board any Van Galder
Tour & Travel retail tour. If you wish to bring alcohol, coolers will
be allowed and stored under the motorcoach in the luggage bay,
only to be taken out and consumed off of the motorcoach upon
arrival at the destination.
LUGGAGE: Each person is permitted to bring one large piece of
luggage to be stowed in the luggage bay. Also, a small carry-on
size bag is allowed to be stowed in the overhead bin on the
motorcoach, and is the responsibility of the client.
MEDICINES: Take sufficient supply of prescription medication to
last duration of the tour. It is very difficult to get prescriptions
refilled while enroute. Keep medications on your person at all
times.
MOTORCOACH SEATING: Seat assignments are made on
extended day tours only and are assigned based on booking date
order from the front of the motorcoach back. No special requests
for seats will be honored. All passengers on a three or more day
tour will participate in daily rotation. Note: On extended tours, all
passengers are required to sit in assigned seats until all clients are
on board. If there are ample seats empty in the rear of the
motorcoach, the tour director will ask the group if anyone wants
to be left out of the seat rotation. If there are enough seats for ALL
clients that would like to move, at that time they will be able to
switch seats. However, if there are not enough seats in the back
for all clients that want to be out of the rotation, then no one will
move and everyone will be required to participate in seat rotation.
GIFT CERTIFICATES: Van Galder Tour & Travel gift certificates are
available year-round for any denomination. They are attractively
packaged and are available online at www.vangalderbus.com
TRAVEL DOLLARS: Most Van Galder retail motorcoach tours
grant a $3.00 per person, per day, travel dollar to all paid tour
participants. Travel Dollars can be used on any future Van Galder
retail tour and do not expire. Note: Chicago Fun Days, Casino
Tours, Cruises and all Flyaway tours are excluded.
TOUR PICKUP LOCATIONS:
*JANESVILLE, WI
Van Galder Terminal
3120 N. Pontiac Dr.
*SOUTH BELOIT, IL
Road Ranger / McDonald’s
($3 per day) Hwy 75 & I90
*ROCKFORD, IL
Van Galder Terminal
7559 Walton St.
*MADISON, WI
Shopko South Towne Mall
2101 W. Broadway, Lot “G”
OTHER VAN GALDER SERVICES OFFERED:
• Individual Tour Services on: Collette Vacation, Funjet, Apple
Vacations, Costa Rica Dream Adventures, Norwegian Cruiselines,
and Holland America Cruiselines
• Custom Group Tours for any group type (ex: family reunion,
girls’ weekend, baseball games, etc...)
• Daily Service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport,
Downtown Chicago, and Midway Airport
• Charter / School Bus Services - quality transportation for any
type of group
GENERAL INFORMATION/DISCLAIMER: Children under the
age of 18 years old are welcomed to travel on any of our tours,
however must be accompanied by an adult. Van Galder Tour &
Travel reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour
participant. Van Galder Tour & Travel reserves the right to
substitute hotels of equal or better grade, the right to alter
sightseeing schedules, or substitute the type of transportation
when operationally necessary, and reserves the right to cancel any
tour up to seven days prior to departure. Tour prices include only
the meals, accommodations, etc... that are listed in the individual
tour itinerary. Maid, laundry service, telephone calls, room
service, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, and other items of a
personal nature are not included. No responsibility will be accepted
for lack of appropriate medical facilities, weather, losses, strikes,
criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer difficulties, delay or other
complications not under the supervision of Van Galder Tour &
Travel.